2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Bright head lights bulbs

[KKunz]

What are the absolute brightest head light bulbs I can put I’m my 99. I have the sport light conversion and am looking for new light bulbs

 

[JGK]

Go to this link, then click on the 9004 HB1 and 9007 HB5 bulbs. Within those pages you can purchase 100/80 watt high output Hella bulbs. I've been using them in my sport (conversion) headlights for several years.



www.rallylights.com has some good stuff, by the way.



-Jay

 

[analog]

not to be a total jerk, but blinding the oncoming cars isn't exactly the safest thing in the world. I can understand wanting super bright high beams which can be switched off when there is traffic coming at you, but super bright low beams is just asking for trouble. When I come up on a vehicle with bright lights, I have to look away, thus increasing my chance of hitting them head on. Something to think about with all the discussion of bright lights going on on the board lately.

 

[JGK]

The sport headlights, when aimed properly, do not seem to blind oncoming drivers. In the 4 years I've been using the bulbs from the link in my previous post, I can count the number of times I've been flashed to dim my low beams on 1 hand with fingers left over. The key is aiming the lights properly.



You have a valid point, however. So, I would encourage anyone who uses them to be responsible.



Jay

 

[Alphacowboy]

The sport headlights, when aimed properly, do not seem to blind oncoming drivers. In the 4 years I've been using the bulbs from the link in my previous post, I can count the number of times I've been flashed to dim my low beams on 1 hand with fingers left over. The key is aiming the lights properly.



You have a valid point, however. So, I would encourage anyone who uses them to be responsible.



Jay

Jay is right on, I have the sport conversion, and I have been flashed maybe 3-4 times in the 3 years I have had the conversion. I have it wired so that both bulbs are lit at the same time. When aimed correctly, they point straight forward, and I get very little side lighting on low beams, with both bulbs on bright, it lights up alot more of the side of the road. The only thing I really have noticed, is that they are very bright to the car right in front of me. I there for usually tend to stay to the right, so my headlight is not directly shining in thier diverside mirror. Definately makes them adjust thier rearview to "night mode" though! :-laf I am using the stock wattage Silverstars and have been very happy with the results. I wish they made a higher watt high beam buld that had the stock wattage on the low. I drive alot of country roads, and that is where I use my highs, and usually you can see an on coming car from quite aways and you have plenty of time to dim them.

 

[WDixon27]

yes but with the super dim low beams i have now i may wind up in their lane, i think they would prefer that i can see :-laf

not to be a total jerk, but blinding the oncoming cars isn't exactly the safest thing in the world. I can understand wanting super bright high beams which can be switched off when there is traffic coming at you, but super bright low beams is just asking for trouble. When I come up on a vehicle with bright lights, I have to look away, thus increasing my chance of hitting them head on. Something to think about with all the discussion of bright lights going on on the board lately.

 

[JGK]

... The only thing I really have noticed, is that they are very bright to the car right in front of me. I there for usually tend to stay to the right, so my headlight is not directly shining in thier diverside mirror. Definately makes them adjust thier rearview to "night mode" though! :-laf ...

I'll second that! And I do the same for that reason.



But I have to admit, it gives me a little smile when the guy in front is a little rice burner with a big exhaust tip, lots of body plastic (usually unpainted) and no suspension whatsoever! That's what he gets for sitting with his butt on the pavement.